Stop, celebrate and listen: Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida booked for America250 bash
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The Great America State Fair, a 16-day celebration on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10, will mark America's 250th birthday with a lineup of musical acts primarily from the early 1990s.
- Featured performers include hip-hop artists Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, Young MC, country singer Martina McBride, C+C Music Factory, Poison's Bret Michaels, the Commodores, and Morris Day and the Time.
- The event is organized by Freedom 250, a public-private partnership supported by the Trump administration, aiming to celebrate American traditions, innovation, military heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- The fair will host performances every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, with additional musical acts to be announced in the coming weeks.
- Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach emphasized the fair as a unifying moment showcasing the best of America and its opportunities.